Nursery Apprentice

Leeds Montessori Nursery are looking for a Nursery Apprentice who have a passion to work with children and would like to undertake a level 3 qualification. To be considered for the Early Years Apprentice role you must have a love of children and a genuine warmth towards them! Our Nursery Apprentices are part of our team who are capable individuals with a responsibility for caring for children and maintaining a high quality, stimulating learning environment. They are warm and responsive, working flexibly and effectively as part of a team to ensure the smooth running of the nursery.

• Promote positive relationships in the setting.
• Promote the health, safety and well-being of the children.
• Support the children's development, learning and play.
• Support key persons carrying out all related responsibilities in building relationships with a group of children and their families; once confident be responsible for a small cohort of children within the room with the support of the staff and management.
• Contribute to the effectiveness of team work.
• To be a role model and be able to showcase high quality practice with regards to individual and group work with children.
• To take responsibility alongside the Nursery Management Team for the safety, security and well-being of all children, staff and visitors at all times.
• To ensure that safeguarding procedures are followed in line with Local Authority and Company procedures.
• To support the Nursery Management Team in supporting the nursery to reach an 'outstanding' grade with Ofsted.
• To embrace, understand and promote The Cheshire Day Nursery Group and to understand the role you play as part of the team to provide high levels of care and education.
  
  GCSE Maths/English or equivalent, or willingness to work towards the required level of functional skills alongside the apprenticeship.
A desire to learn about child development Personal Qualities A BIG smile! Sense of humour Friendly Enthusiasm and patience Willing to progress Skills Required Good communication skills Desire to help children develop and grow to achieve their full potential Organisation An attentive and compassionate nature Training to be Provided Your full role and responsibilities will be set out by your employer. They will provide you with all of the on-the-job training you need to up-skill in your role, and your 20% off-the-job learning will be incorporated as part of your working day. You will be working towards the Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship standard, which includes:
• Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours
• Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Educator
• Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid or Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid
• Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)
  
  Full apprenticeship training and ongoing support
Nursery uniform provided Free lunches Cycle to work scheme 20 days holiday, plus an extra day for each year of continuous service Day off for your birthday! Childcare discounts Access to a healthcare scheme £500 completion bonus £1,000 loyalty bonus after 1 year If you're enthusiastic, caring, and ready to start a rewarding career in Early Years, we'd love to hear from you. Working Week 40 hours per week. Monday to Friday - shifts to be agreed at offer stage